Botafogo RJ vs Coritiba – Brasileirao Serie A – Preview

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Sreya

Botafogo RJ vs Coritiba – Botafogo RJ hosts Coritiba at the Estadio Nilton Santos on 11th June, Sunday in their latest Brasileirao Serie A match.

Botafogo are eleventh in the league standings with seven points. Having won just two games so far, the home side are coming off a 1-0 away loss at the hands of Santos FC.

Coritiba, meanwhile, have made a good start to the league this season, winning four of their five games and are now third in the league standings with twelve points. They defeated Palmeiras 1-0 in their last game.

Team News

Emerson, Airton and Luis Ricardo miss out through injuries for the home side while the visitors will be without the suspended Matheus Gladezani and the injured Rodrigo Ramos, Joao Paulo and Anderson.

Botafogo RJ Possible Starting Lineup: Helton Leite, Emerson Santos, Joel Carli, Igo Rabello, Victor Luis, Dudu Cearense, Bruno Silva, Rodrigo Lindoso, Camilo, Rodrigo Pimpao, Roger.

Coritiba Possible Starting Lineup: Wilson, Dodo, Werley, Marcio, William Matheus, Alan Santos, Jonas, Tiago Real, Rildo, Kleber Gladiador, Alcimar.

“Coritiba have seven attackers to set. The final third worries me. That’s a good point of them. It’s a situation to stay connected, it’s a lightweight team. I see Coritiba, by the cast, by the force, with everything to make a great Brazilian side.”

– Jair Ventura, Botafogo.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Botafogo RJ vs Coritiba H2H Stats, the last five matches between these two clubs have resulted in two wins for Coritiba, one win for Botafogo and two draws.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Botafogo RJ’s last twelve league games.

Botafogo RJ are undefeated in their last nine home matches against Coritiba in all competitions, while Coritiba have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches against Botafogo RJ in all competitions.

A 1-0 win for Coritiba is the most likely outcome of this game.